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Afghanistan's defence ministry
Coverage of Afghanistan's defence ministry in the Nexus archive.
- Afghans search for dozens missing, some with bare hands, after devastating flood in Nuristan province
A major flood in Afghanistan's Nuristan province has killed at least 23 people and left around 100 missing, with rescuers struggling to reach trapped residents amid mud and debris. The disaster has devastated the region, destroying shops and homes, and prompting relief efforts by the Afghan Red Crescent Society and military support.